Association hits the road again with six new regional broker-led events
The NACFB’s ever-popular Funding Future Growth roadshow has returned for 2026, bringing its programme of free, regionally focused events back to brokers across the UK. The roadshow will this year be stopping in Sheffield, Cardiff, Cambridge, Glasgow, Canterbury, and London.
The long-running rolling series brings together brokers, lenders, suppliers and industry experts to explore practical growth opportunities for small businesses across the regions.
Spaces are limited to keep each event focused and interactive, and brokers are encouraged to register early to secure their place. Please note, this is a broker-only event. Any NACFB lender Patrons interested in attending in a sponsorship capacity should contact the events team.
NACFB Funding Future Growth: Supporting brokers across South Yorkshire
Date: Thursday 12th March 2026
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Venue: The DoubleTree by Hilton, Sheffield City | Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4SU
NACFB Funding Future Growth: Supporting brokers across Wales
Date: Wednesday 15th April 2026
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Venue: The Angel Hotel | Castle Street, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 1SZ
NACFB Funding Future Growth: Supporting brokers across the East of England
Date: Tuesday 12th May 2026
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Venue: Clayton Hotel | 27-29 Station Rd, Cambridge CB1 2FB
NACFB Funding Future Growth: Supporting brokers across Scotland
Date: Thursday 3rd September 2026
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Venue: Voco Grand Central Hotel | 99 Gordon St, Glasgow, G1 3SL
NACFB Funding Future Growth: Supporting brokers across the South East
Date: Wednesday 14th October 2026
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Venue: Canterbury Cathedral Lodge | Canterbury Cathedral Lodge, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2EH
NACFB Funding Future Growth: Supporting brokers across the South
Date: Wednesday 2nd December 2026
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Venue: RSA House | 8 John Adam Street, London, WC2N 6EZ
Why attend?
Hosted by a member of the NACFB team, the first part of the morning offers an engaging panel session with specially selected experts who will share regional insights on both the challenges and opportunities for small businesses looking to grow and access funding. Crucial to sourcing appropriate funding solutions, brokers will be encouraged to join the debate and come armed with questions.
Brokers will also meet lenders’ representatives face-to-face to discuss potential deals and gain a greater understanding of products and services. To ensure meaningful connections, only 10 lenders are invited to participate at each event.
An NACFB compliance specialist will provide an invaluable overview of the latest regulations and compliance issues facing both brokers and lenders in the intermediary commercial finance sector. Brokers will also hear from specialist suppliers to understand how their solutions can support intermediary businesses.
Attending each event is NACFB CEO Jim Higginbotham, who said: “Since the pandemic, the NACFB’s Funding Future Growth roadshow has travelled across all four UK nations and the vast majority of English regions, and we’re absolutely delighted to be getting back out on the road again this year. These events neatly encapsulate what the NACFB is all about – bringing the industry together in a more regional, intimate setting, focused on insight, education, connection, and good people.
“This event series complements our larger flagship events perfectly, and gives brokers the chance to engage directly with our team and a wide range of lender partners in their own backyard. I’d strongly encourage brokers to stop by their nearest event in 2026 and be part of it.”
Full details of attending lenders and speakers will be shared over the coming weeks.